What Most Christians Miss About Grace — 1 Corinthians Explained

B26L1 What does it mean that even the most carnal, struggling believers are declared blameless before God? In this introduction to 1 Corinthians, Les Feldick opens the letter to the most troubled church in the New Testament — a congregation saved out of rampant paganism, idolatry, and gross immorality in the wicked port city of Corinth. Yet Paul's opening words reveal a stunning truth: these believers, despite all their failures, are confirmed by Christ and stand blameless through the finished work of the cross. This study begins with 2 Timothy 3:16, showing how all Scripture is profitable for doctrine (Romans), reproof (Corinthians), and correction (Galatians) — revealing the divine, intentional order of Paul's epistles. Les explains why Paul's letters always appear in the same sequence across all ancient manuscripts, even when other New Testament books vary in order. The lesson then moves verse by verse through 1 Corinthians 1:1-8, covering Paul's apostolic authority, the meaning of being "sanctified in Christ Jesus" and "called to be saints," and the breathtaking promise that Christ will confirm believers unto the end — making them blameless. Les cross-references Revelation 12 (Satan as the accuser of the brethren) and 1 John 2:1-2 (Jesus Christ our advocate) to show why every believer, no matter how much they struggle, has full assurance in Christ. Why Paul's epistles are always in the same order in every ancient manuscript — and what that reveals about God's design 2 Timothy 3:16 explained — how Romans teaches doctrine, Corinthians brings reproof, and Galatians offers correction The historical background of Corinth — the most immoral, lascivious city in the Roman Empire and its temple prostitution Why the Corinthian church was the most carnal, problem-filled congregation Paul ever dealt with 1 Corinthians 1:1-2 — what it means to be "sanctified in Christ Jesus" and "called to be saints" 1 Corinthians 1:7-8 — how carnal believers can still be "confirmed unto the end" and declared blameless Revelation 12:10 — Satan as the accuser of the brethren and how he attacks struggling believers 1 John 2:1-2 — Jesus Christ as our advocate when we sin, our comfort against the devil's accusations This introduction to 1 Corinthians covers Paul's apostleship, the doctrinal sequence of the New Testament epistles, the difference between growing in grace versus growing into grace, the distinction between grace and license, and the eternal security of every believer. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. 00:00 — Introduction: Why Paul's Epistles Follow a Divine Order 01:06 — 2 Timothy 3:16 — All Scripture Profitable for Doctrine, Reproof, and Correction 02:00 — Paul's Epistles Always in the Same Order in Every Ancient Manuscript 03:24 — Romans, Corinthians, Galatians — The Doctrinal Sequence of the New Testament 04:25 — Romans Is Doctrine, Corinthians Is Reproof, Galatians Is Correction 05:33 — Why Corinthians Is a Letter of Reproof — 1 Corinthians 7:1 and 8:1 06:19 — The Corinthians Wrote to Paul with Questions About Church Problems 07:04 — Corinth: The Most Carnal and Problem-Filled Church Paul Dealt With 08:09 — The Historical Setting of Corinth — The Most Immoral City in the Roman Empire 09:13 — Temple Prostitution and Pagan Worship in Ancient Corinth 10:27 — Paul: One Man Bringing the Gospel into the Heart of Wickedness 11:39 — Only by Grace Could God Save the Wicked Corinthians 11:50 — Spiritual Life Parallels Physical Life — We All Begin as Babes in Christ 13:23 — Corinthians Were Saved Out of Paganism, Idolatry, and Immorality 13:49 — All of God's Grace Is Poured Out at the Moment of Salvation 14:20 — Growing in Grace vs. Growing into Grace — A Critical Distinction 14:55 — Grace Is Not Law — True Freedom Comes Through Believing 15:42 — 1 Corinthians 1:1 — Paul Called to Be an Apostle and His Authority 16:07 — Divisions in Corinth: Following Paul, Peter, or Jesus 16:56 — Paul Received His Revelations from the Ascended Lord, Not the Twelve 17:29 — 1 Corinthians 1:2 — Addressed to the Assembly, Sanctified and Called Saints 19:16 — 1 Corinthians 1:3-4 — Grace and Peace from God Our Father 19:52 — Most Professing Christians Do Not Comprehend the Grace of God 20:26 — 1 Corinthians 1:6-7 — The Carnal Corinthian Congregation 21:22 — All Spiritual Gifts Available Even to Carnal Believers 22:18 — 1 Corinthians 1:7 — Waiting for the Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ 23:08 — 1 Corinthians 1:8 — Confirmed Unto the End and Declared Blameless 24:46 — How Can Carnal Believers Be Blameless? The Work of the Cross 25:03 — Revelation 12:7-10 — Satan the Accuser Cast Down 26:19 — 1 John 2:1-2 — Jesus Christ Our Advocate When We Sin 27:15 — Closing: Through the Bible with Les Feldick